Honest

Pronunciation: /ˈɑnɪst/

Definitions of honest

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'honest' describes someone who is truthful and sincere

Example Sentences

A1 She is an honest person.

A2 I always try to be honest with my friends.

B1 It's important to be honest in all your dealings.

B2 The report was an honest assessment of the situation.

C1 His honest feedback helped me improve my work.

C2 The politician was known for his honest and transparent approach.

Examples of honest in a Sentence

formal To be honest, I must say that the company's financial situation is not looking good.

informal Honestly, I don't think he will show up to the party tonight.

slang I swear, I'm being honest when I say the new restaurant is lit.

figurative She wore her heart on her sleeve, always honest about her feelings.

Grammatical Forms of honest

• past tense: honestly
• plural: honests
• comparative: more honest
• superlative: most honest
• present tense: honest
• future tense: will be honest
• perfect tense: have been honest
• continuous tense: being honest
• singular: honest
• positive degree: honest
• infinitive: to be honest
• gerund: being honest
• participle: honest

Origin and Evolution of honest

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'honest' originated from the Latin word 'honestus' which means honorable or respected.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'honest' has evolved to encompass not just being honorable or truthful, but also having integrity and moral uprightness.